- Can my daughter earn the same badge at each level?
- Yes. Each badge is progressive in nature. Each level of AHG (Tender Heart, Explorer, and Pioneer/Patriot) gives the scout an opportunity to further understand the subject matter of the badge. The badge gets more in-depth and a greater understanding is learned about the subject matter. The only thing we ask is the scout only work on what is required for the level your scout is at. For example, as a Tender Heart only do the Tender Heart requirements and leave the Explorer requirements for when your scout is an Explorer.
- We worked on a badge at the meeting but did not finish. Can we work on it at home?
- Absolutely! Any badge that your scout wants to work on that we are not working on as a “troop badge”, your scout can work on. There are 6 badges that we will work on (fully) each year. All other badges are fair game. We will publish which badge requirements we are working on at meetings beforehand so your scout can continue working on them at home. For more information, see pages 72-83 of the AHG Girl Handbook.
- What are the badges that our troop will pay for?
- Our troop pays for the badges that we will complete in its entirety at the meeting.
All other badges are the responsibility of the parents to pay for.
- Our troop pays for the badges that we will complete in its entirety at the meeting.
- Can my child earn multiple pins?
- Absolutely! I wouldn’t try to do too many at a time but once she has earned the one pin, if she wants to try another one- by all means. As with an exercise, make sure her doctor clears her before she tries any physical activity.